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| LED inspection with five channels |
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 Micro-Epsilon
offers the new colorCONTROL MFA-5 for
the inspection of LEDs starting at a basic
version that offers five measuring channels.
This simplifies the inspection of LEDs for their
function, contrast and luminosity. The new MFA-5
is extremely compact and can verify up to five
LEDs simultaneously. The measuring system can be
extended in a modular fashion by adding extra
MFA-E modules in batches of 5 channels. The
light from the target object is transmitted to
the inspection system via a flexible, 2mm
diameter, plastic optical fibre and is therefore
evaluated dynamically using a colour sensor for
colour and intensity. The colour value, which is
evaluated within just a few milliseconds, is
output as RGB-, HIS or CIE values and then
transmitted via USB or RS232 interface at a rate
of between 9,600 and 115,200 Baud to a higher
level inspection or evaluation system for
further processing. In order to ensure a wide
measurement range for intensity (illumination)
the sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by
using two different modes (High Sensitivity Mode
and Low Sensitivity Mode). Due to the levels it
is possible to recognise LED colours up to +/- 4
nm. The installation of the system colorCONTROL
MFA-5 is performed via a test-software, that is
included in the scope of delivery. The
recognition results are displayed in detail. ... |
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| Color Analytics with JENCOLOR Sensors |
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 MAZeT
GmbH, the provider of development and
manufacturing services for embedded computing solutions
in Jena, Germany, introduced for the first time a
portable fluidic measuring station at Booth 12-322 at
SENSOR+TEST from June 7-9, 2011. This new device
uncovers the smallest differences in color and
transmission changes. “Developed in cooperation with the
medical technology and biotechnology departments at the
University of Applied Sciences Jena, we will present the
first prototype of an opto-fluidic measuring station
using the JENCOLOR
color sensor at the tradeshow ” says Dr. Fred
Grunert, managing director of MAZeT GmbH. “With this
measuring unit you can quickly verify for which
applications the JENCOLOR sensors are suited. Moreover,
the measuring system shows that the multispectral
sensors from MAZeT are excellently qualified for a broad
range of applications.". Microfluidic measuring station
from MAZeT measures the smallest differences in color
and transmission changes. With the measuring station,
users can quickly determine which tasks the sensors from
MAZeT are suitable for. The modular construction gives
the measuring station great flexibility, making
different measuring tasks possible. Controlling the
measuring station is done with ... |
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| Color
sensors from Micro-Epsilon |
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 As
of 1st April the company Eltrotec Sensor
GmbH will be operating as
Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec GmbH.
Therefore, Eltrotec is now much closer
to the company group Micro-Epsilon. The
company Eltrotec will focus on
non-contact sensors, its core
competency. The company will reduce its
core competence to three sectors color
detection, optical micrometers and
endoscopes. Eltrotec works closely with
Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik in the fields
of selling optical micrometers and color
sensors. In this field of non-contact
measurement technology the most vital
synergy effects can be seen. This offers
benefits for both, Eltrotec and
Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik. Besides
non-contact displacement technology,
systems and machines, and temperature
sensors, Micro-Epsilon offers sensors
for color, gap and edge detection. The
support for the new product ranges will
be still carried out by Micro-Epsilon
Eltrotec. They create a new competence
center within the company group while
pooling the comprehensive product know
how. This is of special advantage if
special solutions or product
modifications are required. The sensors
are mainly applied as machine equipment
for non-contact production controlling
and quality assurance ... |
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| True Color Sensor BFS 33M: When things get
really colorful |
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 With
their new BFS 33M color sensor Balluff
introduces a
true-color sensor of the highest class. No matter
what kind of objects you show the sensor, it can
discriminate them all with unerring accuracy. Even the
slightest shades, smallest gray level differences or
minimal changes to the surface properties are detected
without effort. It precisely detects an object and
switches the corresponding output with lightning speed.
Up to seven objects can be signaled on the switching
outputs in this way. In addition the L*a*b color values
can also be directly output on a serial interface.
Special compensation and individualized calibration
means the sensor achieves extremely high accuracy over a
long period. The BFS 33M is more than a simple color
sensor. As a True Color sensor it precisely detects
every color in the technical color space, making it
ideal for use in a variety of demanding applications
including robotics, automated assembly, in the packaging
industry or wood processing industry. The rugged
aluminum sensor housing is not only attractive and
modern, but also meets the special needs of machine and
systems builders. The sensor is always used in
conjunction with a fiber optic cable, so that
applications under especially harsh conditions and tight
mounting spaces can be handled. ... |
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| SENSOR+TEST 2011: The Application of Color
Measurement |
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 MAZeT
GmbH, the provider of development and
manufacturing services for embedded computing solutions
and optoelectronics in Jena, presented the new
Truecolormeter “colorStriker” from Mathai at SENSOR+TEST
from June 7-9, 2011, at Booth 322 in Hall 12 of the
Nuremburg Exhibition Center. “With this, MAZeT clearly
and practically demonstrates exact color measurement
with the JENCOLOR
color sensors in use on a product,” explains Frank
Krumbein, product manager at MAZeT. “We offer interested
visitors the opportunity to take selected sample
measurements themselves and form their own personal view
of the precision and user-friendliness of the
colorStriker.” MAZeT demonstrates Truecolormeter for
Color Measurement in Business, Industry, and Service.
MAZeT developed all the hardware in the colorStriker,
and proves the seasoned JENCOLOR know-how on color
measurement in a practical test. The Truecolormeter
allows for exact and authentic rendering of the measured
colors. It transmits captured color values wirelessly
via Bluetooth to a PC for visualization and evaluation
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| New color measuring device and portable
microfluidic test station |
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 MAZeT
GmbH – development and manufacturing service
provider for embedded computing solutions and
optoelectronics in Jena – presented the latest color and
spectrum sensor application-specific developments of the
JENCOLOR product family at the Nuremberg tradeshow
SENSOR+TEST held between June 7th and 9th, 2011 at Booth
322 in Hall 12. The presented innovations include the
Truecolormeter "colorStriker" by Mathai, for which MAZeT
supplies the complete hardware, as well as the prototype
of a portable fluidic testing environment developed by
MAZeT in cooperation with the University of Applied
Sciences Jena. Other innovations are, for example, the
high resolution evaluation kits providing the customer
with quick access to simple color and spectrum
measurement technology tasks. Powered by JENCOLOR –
color measurement by means of the Truecolormeter
colorStriker. The Truecolormeter "colorStriker"
(http://www.colorstriker.com) is suitable for a variety
of color measurement applications. It can be used for
packaging and industrial design, architecture, colors
and varnishes, specialized trade, building markets,
automotive suppliers and the automotive industry. The
device records the color value and transmits it
wirelessly to a PC where the data is visualized and
evaluated. Analysis with JENCOLOR sensors: microfluidic
test station detects the tiniest of differences in color
and transmission changes ... |
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| New colour sensor from ifm
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 ifm
electronic gmbh: Colour is often a major factor
in the recognition, sorting or checking of different
goods in automated industrial processes; sensor market
leader ifm electronic has launched the O5C500
state-of-the-art colour sensor not only for these tasks
but also ideal for paper and print industries, in
addition to packaging technology. With the five
selectable tolerance steps, it is possible to perfectly
differentiate even the finest shades of colour from the
background or other objects using the new colour sensor
in the compact O5 housing. A high switching frequency of
2,000 Hz enables reliable detection of different objects
in industrial processes where speeds are high or
mark-to-space ratios vast. The unit is set to the
required colour by one push of the button. The easy
operation with the single point teach method saves time
and money. For peace of mind the setting has an
electronic lock, and to reduce inventory, the autodetect
output stage automatically sets the switching output to
PNP or NPN operation. Manufactured in the popular
50x50mm O5 housing, the O5C500 colour sensor is a
welcome addition to a range that already includes
advanced background suppression, clear object detection
and lasers as well as standard types. ... |
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Colour Vision Tools Enable Cost Effective Inspection of Airbag Sensors
During Manual Production |
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Cognex Corporation: A
single misplaced wire in an airbag sensor
connector has the potential to cause a fatality.
A critical part of making sure the connector is
assembled correctly requires verifying that the
right colour wire is attached to each connector.
This sort of inspection can be automated very
effectively using colour machine vision.
However, in the past this would have been
expensive, due to the difficulty of writing
colour inspection algorithms that can
distinguish between different shades of the same
colour. Today’s easier, more effective colour
vision tools have enabled a connector
manufacturer to implement a colour vision
inspection that has demonstrated 100% accuracy
for this critical inspection. New Cognex colour
tools greatly reduced the time required for
programming the vision system, making it cost
effective enough to use machine vision even
during early stages of production when manual
inspection would normally be used. The supplier
can now take advantage of machine vision to
perform this critical safety inspection starting
from the very beginning of production ... |
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No-compromise color detection, Optimized colorCONTROL color sensor range
from Eltrotec |
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Not only the color itself, but the intensity and saturation also need to
be detected − for 25 years, the color sensors from Eltrotec have used
the comparative tristimulus method. The tried-and-tested WLCS-M 40
series from the colorCONTROL color sensor range has been optimized with
a new, higher performance LED light source which covers a wider spectrum
of colors, thus allowing checks of passing items with larger ranges and
distance tolerances. The functions from the colorCONTROL range that are
actually used depend on the application. Teach-in or modern graphical
user interfaces, fiber optic technology or fixed optics and RGB, Lab,
truecolour or HSI for color analysis are just a few examples of the
selection criteria available. In a lot of factories today, batches are
changed many times every shift. Therefore it must be possible to adapt
the sensor quickly and reliably via teach-in functions. Using the system
control unit, the same sensor is also capable of learning the most
subtle nuances of color and intensity with a pre-selectable tolerance or
a switching hysteresis. ... |
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The problem-solver, Almost 40 years of expertise in the sensor sector |
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ELTROTEC:
What should we do to ensure an automatic quality control process?
According to Claus Hofmann, Managing Director of Eltrotec Sensor GmbH,
every search for a suitable sensor is based on this question or a
similar one. This approach demonstrates that the solution is the primary
focus at Eltrotec, rather than the product in the catalogue.
Consequently, Eltrotec dispensed with a printed list of available
products many years ago, as customer requirements constantly change. The
specifications of the selected product are no longer the sole focus of a
discussion; users approach the manufacturer with clearly-defined tasks
and expect successful solutions. Eltrotec excels when it comes to
monitoring complex processes using high-quality sensors. Hofmann
describes the difference to standard, high-volume products as follows,
“Whereas the simple interrupter reacts to whether a part is present or
not, our products check whether components are mounted with the correct
alignment and whether the color is right.” Eltrotec uses a wide range of
products to solve the tasks set by its customers. It has five core
product areas − color sensors, distance sensors, light barriers, vision
sensors and industrial endoscopy. ... |
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Optimized colorCONTROL color sensor range from Eltrotec, No-compromise
color detection |
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ELTROTEC:
Popular lore has it that all cats are gray by night. And when
talking about the weather a gray day is always incredibly drab
and dreary. Gray is considered a noncolor, but in reality, it
can be beautiful and varied. Nonetheless, it can make discerning
color detection in the production environment much more
difficult, because it is precisely these achromatic shades that
are frequently used, for example, in vehicle interiors. In such
situations, the sensors used in quality control must be able to
differentiate the gray of the leather from that of the fabric,
and detect minimal color nuances. With its color sensor program
colorCONTROL, Eltrotec has a variety of designs for every
application in the range. Recently the tried and tested white
light sensor WLCS was optimized with a new, high-performance LED
light source and powerful software routines. In the WLCS-M41
version, the white light sensor covers a larger color spectrum
than its predecessor. This is due predominantly to the stronger
light source. The test results are promising: the light power is
eight times higher, the distance four times larger and the
tolerance of this distance is eight times greater for saved
data. These enhancements produce a significantly higher
resolution which also makes the precise detection of achromatic
colors easier. ... |
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Contrast / Colormark Sensor |
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EMX
Industries Inc.: The CNTX combines small spot size of 3mm (for 0.4mm
spot click here) and fast response to achieve high-speed contrast
differentiation of both neutral and color targets. The sensor provides
numerical display of 50 grayscale levels. The broad-spectrum light
source allows accurate detection of a wide range of colors against any
background. The flexibility of the CNTX makes it easy to set-up in a
wide variety of printing, packaging and converting applications. * High
color contrast sensitivity and resolution.* High detection speed,
25-microsecond discrete output response. * Broad-spectrum white LED
light source allows detection of all colors. * Calibration feature and
three light source intensity settings allow a wide range of adjustment
capability. * Easy-to-use operator adjustable threshold. * Fast and
convenient integration. In one sensor you get both analog and discrete
output, auto-detect for PNP/NPN configuration. ... |
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HQ Color Technology – The new Benchmark for Color Processing |
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Baumer
presents a new camera technology for high color quality requirements.
The so called HQ Color Technology is based on the internal real-time
Baumer CIELAB Engine to deliver brilliant colors with a single sensor
that can only otherwise be realized with 3 CCD cameras. The patented
algorithm also excels with very sharp edges, a feature that
significantly improves the clear contour determination of cohesive color
areas. Cameras with HQ Color Technology provide a significantly higher
quality with regard to color fidelity and color noise. This ensures high
stability with minimum color deviation between different cameras.
Especially applications in the food industry, pharmaceutical inspection
or life science are benefiting from this advanced technology. The first
model, the TXG06ac, delivers a resolution of 776 x 582 pixels. Its
robust and compact design with 36 x 36 x 58 mm allows installations even
in narrowest industrial environments. Next to that the technology is
sensor and interface independent and will be ... |
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Color Recognition - at up to 100
measuring stations at once |
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Eltrotec
presents the second generation of its “colorCONTROL MFA”, specially
developed for color recognition and inspection of color LEDs and
selfluminous systems at multiple stations. Using external lighting, such
as LEDCONTROL 160 – 12 MLux illumination, the system is now also capable
of classifying colored carpets, veneers, medical capsules, detecting
correct filling in colored liquids, color sequences etc. simultaneously
at multiple stations. Three versions with 20, 55 and 100 test stations
are available, using fibre optic technology to recognize the light. The
systems test for color, function and intensity in RGB or HSI color
spectrum. It can classify self-luminous systems ranging from 200 to 4000
Lux, with a color resolution of ΔE ≈ 1 being available. Detection
evaluation rates of approx. 32 tests/s can be achieved simultaneously at
up to 100 measurement points parallel ... |
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The Next Level in Quality Control |
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EMX
Industries Inc., a manufacturer of sensors for automation,
introduces a line of sophisticated quality control sensors. These high
speed sensors measure relative: luminescence, contrast, opacity, and
brightness; of opaque and transparent colors. Speeds range from 2,000 to
40,000 parts per second. Vision sensors are sometimes just too much:
Most vision systems do their work as intended and are becoming more
affordable over time. As prices drop, there is the temptation to apply
vision in applications that are not optimal for vision system (over-kill.)
Since the sensors available until now were basic and not capable of
handling more demanding application requirements, this temptation can be
even stronger. EMX has introduced a series of sensors, that is
performance rich, and also amazingly easy to set up and maintain. These
sensors give “solution providers” a versatile tool in their box, that is
highly sophisticated compared to ordinary sensors in the industry. EMX
sensors are industry leaders in speed, versatility and reliability. EMX
in-line quality control sensors. The ColorMax, UVX, Britex, CNTX, and
OPAX series of sensors ... |
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Characterization of LEDs and
self-luminous systems |
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With
the “ColorControl MFA”, Eltrotec Sensor GmbH supplies an
integrated test system that is capable of monitoring and classifying the
color, intensity and function of LEDs and self- luminous systems at up
to 100 measuring stations simultaneously. The LEDs to be tested are
assigned to a test matrix using light guides (up to 2 meters possible)
and a mounting adapter responsible for positioning. Array resolution of
1024 x 768 is used. The system works with high dynamic range and will
detect low-emitting LEDs up to high-emitting types in a range from 200 -
4000 lux intensity. In the color spectrum RGB or HSI range there is a
resolution for each better than Delta E of 1. The integrated testing
software can be adapted for specific user processes. As well as
calibration and white balance, image parameters can be assigned to the
relevant positions of the LEDs to be tested. The detection evaluation
rate is up to 100 measuring points in parallel at up to 32 tests per
second. Two versions with 55 and 100 test points are available. ... |
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Detect the
difference! - Advanced Contrast Sensor |
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ELTROTEC:
Increase process throughput with high-speed, accurate
and reliable contrast differentiation. The new KS30
contrast sensor combines small 3mm spot size and 40 kHz
fast response to achieve high-speed contrast
differentiation of both neutral and colour targets. The
white light LED allows accurate detection of a wide
range of colours against any background. Two
seven-segment displays provide a visual representation
of the relative intensity from 00 to 50. Two gain
settings and three LED intensity settings provide for
flexible operation over a wide range of conditions. The
small spot size allows the resolution necessary to
achieve accurate timing and position measurements. The
discrete outputs provide the high-speed interface PNP/NPN
to external controls in applications. An analogue output
0-5 VDC allows external monitoring of signal levels for
integration in new machine integration as well as
converting applications. The sensor comes with mounting
bracket that together with the circular spot allows any
orientation of the sensor to marks in three axes. ... |
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Cognex In-Sight Micro colour vision systems |
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Cognex
Corporation, the world's leading supplier of machine vision sensors
and systems, announced three new colour vision systems for the In-Sight®
Micro product line. Building on last year’s highly successful
introduction of the world’s smallest vision system, the In-Sight Micro,
this new release provides a complete suite of colour models within this
product family. The entry level In-Sight Micro 1100C model provides a
highly capable, standard (640 x 480) resolution colour vision system at
a competitive price. The high performance In-Sight 1400C model doubles
the processor performance for more demanding applications. And, the new
In-Sight 1403C model is a two megapixel (1600 x 1200 resolution) system
that enables high resolution inspection for a wide variety of colour
applications. In addition to the new colour vision systems, Cognex is
announcing the release of In-Sight Explorer version 4.3 software. This
release introduces two powerful new colour tools to the industry-leading
library of vision tools. The Color Match tool is a high speed colour
sortation tool that brings the power of 24-bit colour resolution. The
Color Extract tool allows users to quickly train highly complex colour
models for state-of-the-art colour analysis. ... |
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ColorMax VIEW- Translucent Color
Verification Sensor / Color sensors |
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EMX
Industries Inc.: Combining proven sensor technology with innovative
hardware and software, the ColorMax View™ was specifically developed for
high-speed, on-line color verification of translucent packaging
containers used in the pharmaceutical, food, beverage, personal care and
other industries. * Establishes pass/fail criteria for color
characteristics of translucent packaging materials to eliminate defects.
* On-line measurement allows real-time quality control. * Modulated,
wide spectrum white LED light source. * Software control enables
comprehensive control of sensor settings. * Serial data output allows
external systems to measure color and optimize the concentration of
colorant, improving efficiency and reducing cost. * Three analog output
channels (red, green and blue) for external level monitoring. *
Adjustable brackets provide quick set-up and integration. * Laser
position sensor indicates container positioned for measurement. * Rugged
construction and exclusive M30 housing. ... |
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JENCOLOR offers high quality spectral and
color sensor systems |
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In close cooperation with JENOPTIK Polymer Systems GmbH MAZeT
assumes full responsibility for the development and manufacturing of
customer specific sensor modules from electronics through
optics.Together, both companies aim to develop applications in the area
of RGB-LED lighting and want to open up further fields of application
for integrated spectral and color sensors. The advantage for the
customer lies in the combination of sensors, electronics and optics
competency from one source. JENCOLOR sensors are durable and
environmentally and thermally-stable and ensure the accuracy of color
regulation over the entire life span of the RGB-LED without repeated
calibration. The high quality standard and long time experience of
Jenoptik Polymer Systems in manufacturing opto-electronic modules ensure
highest availability and a long life span of the products. ... |
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